China's Political System — Glossary

Mao Zedong's campaign to enforce communism by removing capitalist and traditional elements in China.

Deng Xiaoping introduced market-oriented reforms in China, blending socialism with capitalist practices to modernize the economy.

Mao Zedong initiated the Cultural Revolution to purge capitalist and traditional elements, mobilizing youth to reshape Chinese society.

Mao Zedong’s strategy of prolonged rural guerrilla warfare aimed at encircling cities and winning popular support.

Periods of heightened military tension between China and Taiwan, raising concerns over regional security.

Mao Zedong's campaign aimed at rapidly transforming China from an agrarian society to a socialist society through industrialization and collectivization.